MERA KITCHEN COLLECTIVE MENU
JULY 2025
Mezze + Small Plates
CRISPY CAULIFLOWER + TAHINI VEG | 10 Fried cauliflower fritters, cilantro tahini sauce
SPICY GARLIC FRIES GF+V | 6 Handcut served with toum (whipped garlic sauce)
HUMMUS V | 8 Chickpea tahini dip, served w/pita + carrots + add Lamb Chorizo | 6
MUTUBAL V | 8 Smoked eggplant tahini dip, served w/pita + carrots
MUHAMMARA V | 9 Roasted red pepper and walnut dip with pomegranate molasses and Aleppo pepper served w/pita + carrots
HOUSEMADE PICKLE PLATE V, GF | 8 Curry cauliflower, zucchini, Persian cucumber, tomatillo, olives
WATERMELON + TAJIN V, GF | 8 With pomegranate molasses, mint, served w/ whipped za'atar feta
ANAFRE HONDUREÑO GF | 13 Refried beans, shredded cheese, lamb chorizo, pickled jalapeños, served with tortilla chips + add guac |4 + add pico de gallo | 3
HANDMADE CHICKEN TAMALE GF | 10 Masa filled with chicken and vegetables, topped with pickled vegetables, served with salsa verde
TIGUEDIGUE CHICKEN WINGS GF | 10/16 Spicy peanut sauce, scallions, pickled okra with curry ranch Half Pound (5-6 wings) | 10 One pound (8-9 wings) | 16
MARINATED GRAPE LEAVES GF+V | 7 Four grape leaves stuffed with rice, tomato, herbs
FALAFEL GF+V | 7 Four chickpea fritters, herbs, cilantro tahini sauce
CRUSHED RED LENTIL SOUP GF+V | 6/10 Red lentils, onions, spices . Bowl | 6 / Quart to-go | 10
Salads + Signatures
MEXICAN STEAK SALAD GF | 21 Grilled steak, mixed greens, avocado, pico de gallo, corn, tortilla chips, cilantro lime vinaigrette, queso seco *recommended MEDIUM RARE
FARMER'S MARKET ZA'ATAR SALAD VEG | 16 Cucumber, heirloom tomato, seasonal vegetables, mint, baby gem lettuce, fried pita, za’atar yogurt dressing can be made gf and/or vegan upon request Add: chicken kebab + 8 | carne asada steak +10 | falafel +6
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD V | 16 Heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs, sumac onion, pine nuts, pomegranate sumac vinaigrette Add: chicken kebab + 8 | carne asada steak +10 | falafel +6
FALAFEL SALAD V | 14 Crispy falafel, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, smoked eggplant mutubal, citrus herb dressing, pita
BURKINABÉ PLANTAIN + AVOCADO BOWL GF+V | 17 Roasted plantains, jasmine rice, avocado, fresh peppers, cucumber, carrots, onions, spiced tomato sauce, *spicy* ginger habañero sauce on the side Add: chicken tinga + 8 | carne asada steak +10 | falafel +6
MUSAKHAN V | 19 Chicken leg quarter seasoned with 7-spice & sumac, on onion taboon bread, topped with pine nuts, served with olive oil poached eggplant
Eat It With Your Hands
Add a side of fries or salad to any item below +3
TACOS DE CARNE ASADA GF | 17 Grilled steak, salsa verde, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo, radish, served on corn tortillas. Three per order. Add guacamole +4
GRILLED CHICKEN KEBAB | 16 Za'atar & paprika marinated chicken breast kebab, served with pita, sumac onions, jalapeño herb sauce, and toum (whipped garlic sauce) Can be made GF upon request
KOFTA BURGER | 16 Kofta seasoned beef patty, griddled beefsteak tomato, sumac onion & parsley, spicy shatta mayo Add goat cheese +2
VEGETARIAN TORTA VEG | 15 Fried green tomatoes, jalapeño mayo, black beans, avocado, pickled vegetables, cotija cheese, pan telera + Sub falafel to make it vegan upon request
Desserts + Baked Goods
APRICOT CARDAMOM PISTACHIO CRUMBLE VEG | 11 Topped with lebneh whipped cream. Vegan upon request. contains nuts
HORCHATA CHEESECAKE VEG | 9 With chocolate crust, cinnamon sugar rice crispies
MAHALABIA V, GF | 7 cardamom and rose scented coconut custard, seasonal topping. contains nuts
PISTACHIO ROSE WATER BAKLAVA V | 3.5 Served by the individual piece. contains nuts
JINJI'S CHOCOLATE DATE POPPER VEG, GF| 3.5 date, cacao nibs, honey
Housemade Juices and more
BISSAP | 6 (glass) 7 (bottle to go) Hibiscus, pineapple, mint, ginger
JUS DE GINGEMBRE | 6 (glass) 7 (bottle to go) Ginger, tamarind, mint, pineapple, vanilla
ORANGE BLOSSOM MINT LEMONADE | | 6 (glass) 7 (bottle to go)
HORCHATA | 6 (glass) 7 (bottle to go) Milk, cinnamon, rice, vanilla
ASSORTED SPARKLING WATERS + SODAS | 3 (can) Drink Palestina (Cola, Lemon-Lime, Orange) & Spindrift
NITRO COLD BREW | 5 (can) from Thread Coffee Roasters
WIGHT TEA CO. HOT TEA | 4.5 Smoked Chai Black - Ginger Peach Green - Seasonal special
Specialty Cocktails
OLD FASHIONED DATE | 14 Old Grandad Bonded Bourbon, date syrup, black lemon bitters, Angostura bitters
BATIKH BALADNA | 14 Lebanese Jun Gin, Velvet Falernum, Faccia Brutto Herbal Liqueur, watermelon, mint, Z&Z zataar, lime
MERA MEZCALITA | 14 Banhez Mezcal Joven, Xila liqueur, agave, lime
PERSEPHONE’S DREAM | 14 Macchu Pisco, Aperol, pomegranate syrup, egg white, lemon juice, Z&Z Sumac, black walnut bitters
PAPER TRAIN | 14 Handshake Persian Digestif, Old Grandad Bonded Bourbon, Aperol, pineapple CARAJILLO | 13 Sophomore Coffee Cold Brew, Licor 43, Mi Campo Blanco Tequila, fee foam
WATERMELON FOREVER (ZERO PROOF) | 12 Non-alcoholic Gin, watermelon, mint, Z&Z zataar, lime
Spiked Juices
OUAGADOUGOU TO OAXACA | 12 Banhez Mezcal Joven, Emilienne’s Jus de Gingembre
NOT FOR MIA | 12 Butterfly Elderberry Vodka, Emilienne's Bissap *$1 goes to The Baltimore Beat to support local journalism*
SUMMER IN DAMASCUS | 13 Baltimore Spirits Co. Shot Tower Gin with Iman’s Orange Blossom Mint Lemonade
Featured Wines
See our drink menu for our wines of the moment! We're fortunate to work with a variety of small distributors who feature excellent wines from around the world, including a selection from Lebanese and woman-owned wineries. Ask your server for a recommendation. Wednesday Wine Night: Discounted glasses and half priced bottles after 3pm
Beer and Hard Seltzer
ALMAZA | 6 bottle Pilsner, Brasserie Alamaza, Lebanon | 4.2% ABV
PEABODY HEIGHTS rotating drafts Today's drafts listed in our drink menu, Baltimore, MD
WET CITY SEASONAL HARD SELTZER GF draft | 6 Made w/ fresh local fruit — ask about today's flavor! Wet City, Baltimore, 5.8% ABV
ASSORTED CANS See our drink menu for our current canned and bottled beers from Baltimore and beyond.
SIDES
Plantains | Jasmine Rice | 6
Guacamole | 4
Pico de Gallo | 3
Pita | Raw Carrot Chips | 2
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HAPPY HOUR Tuesday - Friday 3-6pm $2 off select small bites $2 off spiked juices $2 off beer & wine
SATURDAY BRUNCH 11am-3pm Breakfast burritos, mezze, shakshuka, Mera-mosas and more!